Operational Buyer
3 days ago
Clevedon
Operational Buyer – Ongoing Contract Location: Clevedon (Hybrid) Pay Rate: £16.50 – £18.00 per hour Company: BMR Solutions Ltd (on behalf of our client) BMR Solutions are hiring an Operational Buyer for a leading engineering business in Clevedon. This is a great opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-tech environment on an ongoing contract with hybrid flexibility. The role You will take ownership of a supplier portfolio, driving on-time delivery, cost control, and quality performance while supporting production and supply chain continuity. Key responsibilities • Raise and manage purchase orders across multiple systems, • Act on MRP signals to expedite, defer, or cancel orders, • Issue RFQs, analyse quotes, and support new part set-up, • Resolve supplier issues including delays, quality, and invoice queries, • Prevent shortages and keep production running smoothly, • Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement, • Work with Engineering on obsolescence, concessions, and change control, • Support NPI, sourcing, and outsourcing activity About you • 2–3 years’ experience in procurement or buying, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments, • Confident using MRP systems, • CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) desirable, • Proactive, organised, and comfortable working independently What’s on offer • £16.50 – £18.00 per hour, • Ongoing contract with long-term potential, • Hybrid working, • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge engineering environment Diversity, Equity & Inclusion BMR Solutions Ltd is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe diversity drives innovation and success